Letters to the Editor

Injuries are no longer an exception in Alpine ski racing—they’re an expectation. A veteran coach explains why the system is failing the athletes it demands so much from.

Former University of Denver racer and U.S. Ski Team alumnus Trey Seymour reflects on how letting go of expectations transformed his mindset and results. In this personal essay, he shares how shifting focus from outcomes to process helped him find freedom, confidence, and the mental edge in ski racing.

Two-time Olympian Chad Fleischer shares an open letter urging the U.S. ski racing community to work together in rebuilding the nation’s speed-skiing foundation. His message calls for unity, opportunity, and renewed commitment to developing future downhill and super-G champions.

In a letter to the editor, Erik Schlopy, a former ski racer with an impressive track record, shares his insight into the recent success of Stifel U.S. Ski Team members returning from injury.

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Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was submitted by Burke Mountain Academy student, Dominic

Editor’s note: The following is a letter to the editor submitted by U.S. Ski Team

The Sierra Nevada University Ski Team needs your support! We are an alpine racing team

"In an ideal world, cost would never be an obstacle to a young skier who wants to become a ski racer. But this is the real world, and we must face the reality that the cost of ski racing will always be a barrier to entry for many.

The always-entertaining former World Cup racer and Olympian Chad Fleischer pulls no punches in his latest letter to the editor. He points out, if you want to be great, it's going to take sacrifice — and money.

You’re right, the cost of ski racing has grown to crazy levels (my son was

Lucy Conklin dutifully served as the vital coordinator in the Far West for 13 years, having had a tremendous impact on the region.

I’d like to add a thought to the article preserving speed and his suggestions to

This is a letter and suggestion to both USSS and FIS concerning penalty adjustments. As

I am profoundly disappointed with the older generation of the ski racing world. As a

Upon hearing about the new FIS Homologation at Buck Hill earlier this Summer, I was

I enjoyed the article written by Kirk (Dwyer) and he brings up many valid points

This should be posted as a point of public service. I have just come across